inunction

American  

[in-uhngk-shuhn] / ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən /

noun

1. the act of anointing.

2. Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.

3. Pharmacology. an unguent.

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inunction British  

/ ɪnˈʌŋkʃən /

noun

1. the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing

2. the ointment so used

3. the act of anointing; anointment

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Etymology

Origin of inunction

1595–1605; < Latin inunction- (stem of inunctiō ), equivalent to inunct ( us ) (past participle of inunguere to anoint ) + -iōn- -ion. See in- ², unction

Example Sentences

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inunction

I suspected the development of gummata on the meninges of the brain and cord, and advised him to use the inunction cure, and to remain at home until he should be well.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

After the wound has healed, mercurial inunction over the spine is employed to hasten the absorption of inflammatory products.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

After six days’ treatment, considering his life in imminent danger, I reiterated my advice to institute the inunction cure, and the patient then acquiesced.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

The bark and the leaves of both the red-flowered and white-flowered varieties are boiled in cocoanut oil and the product is used for inunction in itch and other skin diseases.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

For a woman who is anemic or run down, it is well to follow the Turkish with the Roman bath, which is an inunction with almond oil or cocoa-butter.

From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)